The new possibility of verification in two steps Viber allows users to verify the identity of their accounts in order to reduce the risk of breach and protect their privacy.
Rakuten Viber, the world's leading company in private and secure messaging via voice and voice, presents its newest function, two-step authentication. The extra level of security allows users to verify the identity of their accounts using a pin code and their email. This feature will be available gradually in May.
Viber's commitment to providing a secure communication platform with privacy priority is reflected in its ongoing effort to create new features like this. Messages on Viber are already encrypted end-to-end, barring third parties from accessing users' data, while the self-destructive messaging feature allows users to control who sees their messages. The recent two-step verification feature (two-factor authentication) is another example of Viber's unwavering commitment to privacy and will give its users even more confidence when communicating within the app.
Users who choose to enable XNUMX-step verification will generate a six-digit PIN and verify their email address. To connect to Viber from a mobile device or desktop computer, the user must verify the account by providing their personal PIN code. In case he forgets the password, his verified email will be used to help the user regain access to his account.
In addition, having a PIN will prevent the account from being disabled via Viber for Desktop. Anyone trying to deactivate a Viber account via PC should use the PIN code.
The new feature of Viber allows users to implement additional security measures to ensure the confidentiality of their accounts. Two-step verification protects against hackers who hack into users' accounts to send spam or access personal information. Reducing the number of unverified accounts within the platform will not only reduce the number of spam messages on the platform, but will also create a more efficient and consistent application for users to communicate with their loved ones around the world. Viber is also working to add biometric authentication in the future.
"Viber users' privacy is at the forefront of what we do. "We are committed to providing a secure, end-to-end encryption messaging application, and this new feature takes us one step further," said Amir Ish-Shalom, Chief Information Officer at Rakuten Viber. "The two-step verification will alleviate the security concerns of our users and reassure not only consumers but also businesses that Viber provides the latest technology to ensure that the platform remains secure."
Viber XNUMX-Step Verification is available in select locations in Europe and will soon be available worldwide.
About the Rakuten Viber:
At Rakuten Viber, we connect people. It does not matter who they are or where they are. Our users around the world have access to a range of features such as one-on-one chats, video calls, group messaging, user updates and chats with their favorite public figures and brands. We provide a safe and free environment for our users to share their emotions.
Rakuten Viber is a member of Rakuten Inc., a global leader in e-commerce and financial services. It is the official communication channel of FC Barcelona and the official application of direct exchange of messages and calls of the Golden State Warriors.
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